Manchester United Women is set to sign 17-year-old Layla Drury to a professional contract, making her the club's youngest ever professional. Drury, who debuted at 16 and is already the youngest scorer, will join the first team full-time next season. Elsewhere, London City Lionesses signed Germany's Nicole Anyomi.
Manchester United women's manager Marc Skinner acknowledges accountability after a 1-1 draw with Brighton extended their winless run to nine games. United have won just one game since February and sit fourth in the Women's Super League, one point behind third-placed Arsenal. The club faces a trophyless season after also losing League Cup and FA Cup finals to Chelsea and Champions League quarter-final to Bayern Munich.
Manchester United Women's team faces uncertain Champions League qualification prospects after a goalless draw with Tottenham left them third in the WSL with two games remaining. Manager Marc Skinner, who signed a new contract until 2027, cannot secure European qualification as Arsenal have a game in hand and trail by just one point. Despite reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and the League Cup final, fan discontent has grown over performances against top rivals and squad depth issues that plagued the second half of the season.
